Baixa da Maia
Santa Maria
The Baixa da Maia (Maia Reef) is actually a small islet located...
Baixa da Penedia
Santa Maria
The Baixa da Penedia (Penedia Reef) is located 50 metres from the...
Baixa do Ambrósio
Santa Maria
The Marine reserve area of the Baixa do Ambrósio (Ambrósio Reef)...
Baixa dos Badejos
Santa Maria
The Baixa dos Badejos (Island Grouper Reef) is located about 1...
Banco João Lopes
Santa Maria
Located on the north coast of the island of Santa Maria,...
Gruta Azul
Santa Maria
Located in a small sheltered bay on the east coast of Santa Maria...
Gruta dos Enchareús
Santa Maria
Located to the west of the island, about 5 miles from the Vila do...
Gruta Funda
Santa Maria
This dive is recommended for more experienced divers as it is...
Ilhéu da Vila
Santa Maria
This dive takes place around the small Ilhéu da Vila (Vila Islet...
Ilhéu das Lagoínhas
Santa Maria
This dive takes place about nine miles from the Vila do Porto...
Pedrinha
Santa Maria
The marine reserve of the Pedrinha Reef is one of the best known...